Source: Fox News
Summary
Sens. Rick Scott and Mike Lee are pushing House Republicans to reject the Trump-backed shutdown deal unless it includes Homeland Security funding and election integrity legislation. They want the package to be retooled to include the SAVE America Act and the Homeland Security funding bill, which was stripped out after Senate Democrats threatened to block the government funding process. Scott and Lee argue that congressional Democrats would “NEVER fund DHS” and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demands run counter to President Trump’s desire to pass the funding package.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Senate Republicans are pushing for a retooled package that includes the SAVE America Act and the Homeland Security funding bill. Sen. Scott argues that Democrats would “NEVER fund DHS” and ICE. The demands create a precarious position for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who will have to shore up any resistance among his conference. The back-and-forth between the chambers could prolong the temporary shutdown. The performance of negotiation and resistance is underway, with each side playing its part in the familiar script.
Author: Evan Null
